Chapter 1 How Food Affects Life Part 1 The Importance of Food.

Chapter 1Chapter 1How Food Affects LifeHow Food Affects Life

Part 1Part 1

The Importance of FoodThe Importance of Food

ObjectiveObjective

• Explain how the search for food led to the development of civilization.

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The History of FoodThe History of Food

• Early people searched for food to survive.

• People formed tribes to hunt together.

• Farming and herding evolved and the food became more reliable.

• People learned crafts and trading began.

The Migration of FoodThe Migration of Food

• People searched for food in distant places.

• Explorers introduced foods in new lands.

• European countries established colonies and empires grew.

What foods do you eat that came from other countries?

ObjectiveObjective

• Use the steps of the decision-making process to make food choices.

Making Choices Making Choices About FoodsAbout Foods

How often do you ask yourself such questions as:

• What should I eat?• When should I eat?• Where should I eat?

The Decision-Making ProcessThe Decision-Making Process

1. State the decision to be made.

2. List your alternatives.3. Weigh the pros and

cons of each alternative.

4. Make a decision and act on it.

5. Evaluate your decision.

Apply It!Apply It!

Your family is expecting dinner in 30 minutes, and it’s your turn to cook. There are some chicken breasts in the refrigerator.

Use the steps of the decision-making process to determine what you will serve for dinner.

ObjectiveObjective

• Describe how food relieves hunger and improves wellness.

Food Meets Physical NeedsFood Meets Physical Needs

Food Provides• energy • energy for muscle movement• substance to build and repair tissues

Food Relieves HungerFood Relieves Hunger

When you eat, your brain receives a message that your physical need for food has been met.

When do you usually feel hungry?

Food Improves WellnessFood Improves Wellness

Food helps you

• grow and develop physically

• manage mental stress

• feel strong and energetic in social relationships

ObjectiveObjective

• Outline cultural, social, and psychological influences on food choices.

Cultural Influences on Cultural Influences on Food ChoicesFood Choices

• National origin• Religion• Holidays

Social Influences on Social Influences on Food ChoicesFood Choices

• Family• Friends• Mass media• Food product

trends

Psychological Influences on Psychological Influences on Food ChoicesFood Choices

Memories of experiences involving foods can affect your food choices.

Would the experience pictured here create a pleasant memory or an unpleasant memory for you? How might this memory affect your desire to eat ice cream in the future.

ObjectiveObjective

• List factors that affect the food supply.

Factors That Affect the Factors That Affect the Food SupplyFood Supply

• Agriculture affects the costs and availability of foods.

• Environment affects what crops grow best in a given region.

Government and EconomicsGovernment and Economics

• Government policies and laws affect food production, processing, packaging, and transportation.

• The economic law of consumer supply and demand affects the variety and prices of foods offered for sale.

Technology Affects the Technology Affects the Food SupplyFood Supply

• Nutrient content• Availability• Safety

What new food products have you seen on the market as a result of technology?

Key QuestionKey Question

How does food affect your life?

Other Questions to ConsiderOther Questions to Consider

• How does advertising affect food choices?• What food product trends are you seeing in the

marketplace?• What role does economics play in the problem of world

hunger?

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